Practical Approaches to Treating Early Stages of Schizophrenia

There has been substantial interest on the early stages of schizophrenia and the effects of untreated psychosis. Clinical trials have focused on medications for first episode, assessments of adverse effects, and “care paths” for the early/prodromal stage of psychosis.

In this podcast, Charles Schulz discusses some practical approaches and challenges of treating young persons with early stage schizophrenia. He spoke at the US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in San Diego (2012). Dr Schulz is Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.